Renewable Energy Today articles from April 2005

Renewable Energy Today archives from April 2005

Shaw Group Completes Landfill Gas-to-electricity Turnkey Project.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The Shaw Group, Inc. recently announced that its Shaw EMCON/OWT unit, which specializes in solid waste management solutions, has successfully completed a 1.6-megawatt (MW) landfill gas-to-electricity (LFGTE) turnkey development project at the...

LIPA Dedicates Combined Solar Power System/FC Installation.(Long Island Power Authority)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) recently announced its dedication last week of the first combined use of a solar power system and fuel cell (FC) on Long Island. According to LIPA, the new installation, comprising a 15-kilowatt (kW)...

NGP Retains Equicom Group for Investor Relations.(Nevada Geothermal Power, Inc.)(Equicom Group, Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Nevada Geothermal Power, Inc. (NGP) recently announced it has retained The Equicom Group, Inc. to provide strategic investor relations and financial communications services for the company. NGP said it will pay Equicom a monthly retainer...

PowerLight to Install Solar System at CA Wine Co-Operative.(California)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... PowerLight Corporation recently announced it has been commissioned by the Wine Service Co-Operative to install a 424-kilowatt (kW) solar electric system at its facilities in Napa Valley, CA. According to PowerLight, the project will include...

EC BREC Signs Wind Farm Development Agreement With Wysak.(European Commission Baltic Renewable Energy Centre)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... WYSAK Petroleum recently announced it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with the European Commission Baltic Renewable Energy Centre (EC BREC) to assist the company in the development of the Wysak Wind Power Project. According to Wysak,...

Weekly Update.
April 1, 2005... NATIONAL HYDROPOWER ASSOCIATION'S (NHA) HYDROPOWER 2005: THE SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SOLUTION, April 3-6, 2005, Capital Hilton Hotel, Washington, DC 5TH INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON LARGE-SCALE INTEGRATION OF WIND POWER AND TRANSMISSION NETWORKS...

UPC Wind Completes Financing of New Wind Farm in Maui.(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... UPC Wind recently announced it has successfully concluded financing of the 30-megawatt (MW) wind farm project in Maui, HI, which is expected to begin commercial operation in the first quarter of 2006. According to UPC Wind, construction and...

XsunX to Expand Polyester Thin Film Development.(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... Prompted by a recent success in reducing processing temperatures, Aliso Viejo, CA-based solar energy developer XsunX, Inc. recently announced plans to expand the development of polyethylene terphtalate (PET)- and polyethylenenapthalate...

Geothermal Expert Joins Encore Clean Energy Advisory Board.(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... Encore Clean Energy, Inc. recently announced that Ronald Suess has joined the company's business/scientific advisory board to assist in presenting its new HeatSeeker geothermal technology to various industries. According to Encore Clean...

Chile Approves Hydro Project for Carbon Credit Registration.(Clean Development Mechanism)(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... Pacific Hydro, Ltd. recently announced that approval for accreditation of the 155-megawatt (MW) La Higuera Project in Chile for carbon credits under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) of the Kyoto Protocol has been granted by the Chilean...

NorthWestern to Purchase Wind Power From Invenergy Affiliate.(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... NorthWestern Corporation, doing business as NorthWestern Energy, recently announced that the Montana Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved its power sales agreement with an affiliate of Invenergy Wind, LLC to purchase 135 to 150...

AES Completes Acquisition of SeaWest Holdings.(AES Corp.)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2005... The AES Corporation recently announced it has completed the acquisition of leading wind generation operator and developer SeaWest Holdings, Inc. for approximately $60 million. Through the acquisition of SeaWest and its subsidiaries, AES...

PA DEP Unveils New Solar PV System at Governor's Residence.(Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection)(photovoltaic)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2005... The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently unveiled a new 16-panel, 2.8-kilowatt (kW) solar photovoltaic (PV) system atop the governor's residence in Harrisburg, PA, which provides approximately 22 hours of backup...

APS Issues Draft RFP for Renewable Resources.(Arizona Public Service)(request for proposal)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2005... Phoenix, AZ-based electric utility Arizona Public Service Company (APS) recently announced it has issued a draft request for proposal (RFP) seeking renewable energy resources for delivery beginning in 2006. According to APS, the RFP...

WWF Criticizes World Bank's Funding for Laos Hydro Project.(World Wildlife Fund)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2005... The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) recently criticized the World Bank's decision to support the construction of the $1.2-billion Nam Theun II (NT2) hydropower dam in Laos, maintaining it poses a threat to the environment and those living in the...

Ontario, Quebec Partner on Proposed Labrador Hydro Project.(Brief Article)
April 5, 2005... The Ontario Ministry of Energy (OME) recently announced that the Canadian province has submitted a joint proposal with publicly owned Quebec utility Hydro-Quebec and leading engineering and construction firm SNC-Lavalin to support the...

Finavera Acquires Stake in AquaEnergy Group.(Finavera Ltd.)(Brief Article)
April 6, 2005... Finavera, Ltd., a private Irish company dedicated to the development of renewable and green energy resources and technologies in Europe, recently announced it has acquired a stake in Mercer Island, WA-based AquaEnergy Group, Ltd., a renewable...

Pacific Hydro Recommends Takeover Bid From Acciona.(Brief Article)
April 6, 2005... Pacific Hydro, Ltd. recently announced that its board of directors has unanimously recommended, "in the absence of a superior proposal," that shareholders accept a $4.50 Australian (approximately $3.45 U.S.) cash per share takeover bid from...

WorldWater & Power Awarded ACIA Solar System Contract.(Atlantic County Utilities Authority)(Brief Article)
April 6, 2005... WorldWater & Power Corporation recently announced that, together with its joint venture partner Conti Corporation, the company has been awarded a contract from the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) to install a $3.25-million,...

CEAA Awards Funds for Review of Hydro Project EIS.(Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency)(environmental impact statement)(Brief Article)
April 6, 2005... The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) recently announced it has awarded $29,121 to assist four applicants to take part in the review of the draft environmental impact statement (EIS) guidelines for the Romaine River Hydroelectric...

Greenpeace Report Outlines Offshore Wind Development in Europe.(Brief Article)
April 6, 2005... Greenpeace International recently announced the availability of a new report, titled "Offshore Wind -- Implementing a new Power House for Europe," which outlines how offshore wind farms could potentially supply approximately 10 percent of...

FPL Energy to Construct New Wind Farm in Texas.(FPL Group, Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 7, 2005... FPL Group, Inc. subsidiary FPL Energy, LLC recently announced plans to construct, own and operate a new wind farm, known as the Horse Hollow Wind Energy Center, in Taylor County, TX. According to FPL Energy, the 220.5-megawatt wind farm...

Konarka Announces Appointment of New Board Member.(Brief Article)
April 7, 2005... Konarka Technologies, Inc. recently announced the appointment of Kevin Starr to its board of directors. According to Konarka, Starr previously served as chief operating officer and chief financial officer of Millennium Pharmaceuticals,...

EU PV-TRAC Releases New Report on Photovoltaic Sector.(European Union)(Photovoltaic Technology Research Advisory Council)(Brief Article)
April 7, 2005... The Community Research & Development Information Service (CORDIS) recently reported that the European Union's (EU) Photovoltaic Technology Research Advisory Council (PV-TRAC) has published a new report, titled "A Vision for Photovoltaic...

EWEA Urges EU to Increase Wind Energy R&D.(European Wind Energy Association)(European Union)(research and development)(Brief Article)
April 7, 2005... The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) recently called on European Union (EU) leaders to increase research and development (R&D) spending for wind energy under the bloc's 7th Framework Program (FP7), as well as establish a Wind Energy...

Ontario City Receives Green Municipal Funds Grant for Wind.(Brief Article)
April 7, 2005... The Corporation of the City of North Bay, Ontario recently announced it has been awarded a $50,000 Green Municipal Funds' grant for the development of a business case with a view to bring private investments to the implementation of a wind farm...

AMSC, GE to Provide Voltage Control Solution for HI Wind Farm.(American Superconductor Corporation)(Hawaii)(Brief Article)
April 8, 2005... American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) and GE Energy recently announced they have been selected by Hawi Renewable Development, LLC (HRD) to provide a voltage control solution for the Hawi Wind Farm project located near Upolo Point, HI. ...

PPM, Zilkha Begin Construction on New NY Wind Farm.(New York)(Brief Article)
April 8, 2005... PPM Energy and Zilkha Renewable Energy recently announced they have commenced construction of the 198-megawatt (MW) Maple Ridge Wind Farm in Lewis County, NY. According to the companies, the new wind farm, which is expected to be completed...

ARISE Announces LOI With Geosign, Reports Financial Results.(letter of intent)(ARISE Technologies Corporation)(Geosign Corporation)(Brief Article)
April 8, 2005... Kitchener, Ontario-based solar energy interest ARISE Technologies Corporation recently announced it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) to sell to Guelph, Ontario-based technology company Geosign Corporation up to 1 million ARISE shares, its...

NJ Modifies Policy of State Solar Rebate Program.(New Jersey)(Brief Article)
April 8, 2005... The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) recently approved policy amendments to the state's Clean Energy Program that will increase the allocation of funds to schools and other entities for solar energy projects. The board said the...

Canadian Village to Construct New Renewable Energy Center.(Anmore Renewable Energy Foundation)(Brief Article)
April 8, 2005... The Anmore Renewable Energy Foundation recently announced that the Village of Anmore, Vancouver has proposed the construction of a new renewable energy center that would employ green energy technologies using the water, solar and wind resources...

Weekly Update.
April 8, 2005... RECENT ADVANCES IN USE OF ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF ENERGY: ENVIRONMENT & ECONOMICS, April 10-12, 2005, Radisson Hotel, Canmore, Alberta UTILITY WIND INTEREST GROUP'S (UWIG) 2005 ANNUAL MEETING, April 11-13, 2005, Hilton Minneapolis,...

Solectria Renewables Installs Solar PV System at MIT.(photovoltaic)(Massachusetts Institute of Technology)(Brief Article)
April 11, 2005... Solectria Renewables recently announced the installation of its 12.6-kilowatt (kW) solar integrated photovoltaic (PV) system at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Hayden Memorial Library in Cambridge, MA. According to Solectria,...

AES, EHN Sign Joint Venture to Develop Wind Energy in NY.(New York)(Brief Article)
April 11, 2005... AES Corporation recently announced it has entered into a joint venture agreement with renewable energy company EHN to develop wind generation projects in New York. Through the joint venture, AES said the companies plan to focus their...

EREC Calls For New EU Renewables Heating, Cooling Target.(European Renewable Energy Council)(European Union)(Brief Article)
April 11, 2005... The European Renewable Energy Council (EREC) recently issued a joint declaration calling for a European Union (EU) directive in the field of renewable heating and cooling. According to EREC, the declaration calls for the establishment of...

NPS to Install PV System at NY Science Center.(Northern Power Systems)(photovoltaic)(New York)(Brief Article)
April 11, 2005... Waitsfield, VT-based power system provider Northern Power Systems (NPS), a subsidiary of Distributed Energy Systems Corporation (DESC), recently announced it has received a grant from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority...

EER Ranks Spain as Europe's Leading Wind Market in 2005.(Emerging Energy Research)(Brief Article)
April 11, 2005... Cambridge, MA-based research and advisory company Emerging Energy Research (EER) recently announced the release of a new study, titled "European Wind Power Markets and Strategies 2004-2010," which reveals that Spain's wind power market is...

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Idaho Power Receives FERC License for Malad Hydro Project.(Federal Energy Regulatory Commission)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2005... Idaho Power recently announced that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued the company a 30-year operating license for its Malad Power Plant, which consists of two dams located near Hagerman, ID. Under the terms and...

CEI Announces Launch of New Voluntary Clean Energy Program.(Community Energy Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2005... Wayne, PA-based Community Energy, Inc. (CEI), a leading retail marketer and developer of wind power, recently announced the availability of "NewWind Energy" to Connecticut consumers through CTCleanEnergyOptions, a voluntary new program being...

PowerLight Solar System in CA Exceeds Peak Demand Expectations.(California)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2005... PowerLight Corporation recently announced that its 1.2-megawatt (MW) solar array located atop the county jail in Alameda County, CA has exceeded expectations for peak demand reduction since becoming operational in 2002. According to...

Santa Clara University Joins SVP Renewable Energy Program.(Silicon Valley Power)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2005... Silicon Valley Power (SVP) recently announced that California's Santa Clara University has begun participating in the company's renewable energy program, known as "Santa Clara Green Power." According to SVP, the university will support...

Landcom, BP Solar Join to Boost Solar in Residential Sector.(Brief Article)
April 12, 2005... Australian builder and developer Landcom recently announced it has joined with BP Solar to create a small community of 16 homes in Blacktown, New South Wales, that will have 16 kilowatts (kW) of solar power generation capacity. Construction of...

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UL Confirms Sustainable Energy's SUNERGY 5 Solar Inverter.(Underwriters Laboratories)(Brief Article)
April 13, 2005... Sustainable Energy Technologies, Ltd. recently announced that Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has confirmed that the company's SUNERGY 5 solar inverter complies with UL 1741 standards for grid-tied applications. According to Sustainable...

AES Appoints New Vice President of Wind Generation.(Brief Article)
April 13, 2005... Arlington, VA-based AES Corporation recently announced the appointment of Ned Hall to the newly established position of vice president of wind generation. "The creation of the position of vice president [of] wind generation, underscores...

IWEA Applauds Introduction of Wind Market Mechanism.(Irish Wind Energy Association)(Brief Article)
April 13, 2005... The Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA) recently applauded Noel Dempsey, Ireland's Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, for announcing plans to launch a new "feed-in" type of market mechanism for wind-generated...

Iberdrola Begins Work on Capiruza I Wind Farm Expansion.(Brief Article)
April 13, 2005... Iberdrola recently announced it has commenced work on expansion of the Capiruza I wind farm, located in Penas de San Pedro, Spain. According to Iberdrola, the expansion project includes the installation of 12 two-megawatt (MW) wind-powered...

Newly Proposed Frontier Line Project to Employ Wind Power.(Brief Article)
April 13, 2005... California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nevada governor Kenny Guinn, Utah governor Jon Hunstman, Jr. and Wyoming governor David Freudenthal recently announced an agreement allowing for pursuit of the development of the "Frontier Line," a...

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ICP Solar Reports Increased Generation Capacity of Solar Cells.(Brief Article)
April 14, 2005... ICP Solar recently announced enhancements to its core technology that is expected to increase the output of its thin-film solar cell factory and the yield of its solar energy products. ICP said its research and development team has...

ENMAX to Develop New Hydropower Generation Facilities.(Brief Article)
April 14, 2005... Calgary, Alberta subsidiary ENMAX Corporation recently announced plans to increase its green power portfolio through the acquisition of a run-of-river hydro electricity generation facility and a business venture to develop more hydro facilities...

Vestas Receives Wind Turbine Order for Taiwanese Project.(Brief Article)
April 14, 2005... The Vestas Group recently announced it has received an order for delivery of 23 units of V80-2.0 MW wind turbines to the Changkong project in the western part of Taiwan. According to Vestas, the order, which has been placed by the national...

Norsk Hydro Proposes New 50-turbine Wind Park in Norway.(Brief Article)
April 14, 2005... Oslo, Norway-based Norsk Hydro ASA recently announced it has informed the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) that the company has begun planning a possible wind farm with more than 50 turbines at Tellenes in Sor Rogaland...

NJ Environmental Groups Criticize State's Wind Plans.(New Jersey)(New Jersey Public Interest Research Group)(Brief Article)
April 14, 2005... The New Jersey Public Interest Research Group (NJPIRG) recently joined the state's largest environmental groups to critique the New Jersey state government's Blue Ribbon Panel on Development of Wind Turbine Facilities in Coastal Waters, and to...

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USGEO's CUP Approved for Raft River Project.(United states Geothermal Inc)(Cassia County Planning)(Brief Article)
April 15, 2005... U.S. Geothermal (USGEO) recently announced that the Cassia County Planning and Zoning Commission has unanimously approved its application for a conditional use permit (CUP) for the Raft River Geothermal Power Project in Idaho. According to...

Ex-Im Bank Honors GT Equipment for 2004 Growth.(GT Equipment Technologies)(Brief Article)
April 15, 2005... The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) recently presented its 2005 Small Business Environmental Exporter of the Year award to GT Equipment Technologies, a Merrimack, NH-based manufacturer of equipment that is used to produce...

PA Colleges, Universities Increase Wind Commitment.(Pennsylvania colleges)(Brief Article)
April 15, 2005... Community Energy, Inc. (CEI), a leading marketer of wind-generated electricity under the NewWind Energy brand, recently announced that nine member colleges and universities of the Pennsylvania Consortium for Interdisciplinary Environmental...

SPS Energy Awarded Grant for 'Solar 4 Schools' Program.(SPS Energy Solutions)(Brief Article)
April 15, 2005... Victoria, British Columbia-based SPS Energy Solutions recently announced that it has been awarded a $300,000 Canadian (approximately $242,000 U.S.) provincial government grant to develop and launch a "Solar 4 Schools" program. According to...

Bengal to Install Tidal Power Plant on Durgadewani River.(West Bengal Power Development Corp.)(Brief Article)
April 15, 2005... Indian newspaper the Telegraph recently reported that the West Bengal power department has approved the installation of a new 3.6-megawatt (MW), 300-million-rupee (approximately $6.9-million) tidal power plant on the Durgadewani river. ...

Weekly Update.
April 15, 2005... RENEWABLE ENERGY WORLD 2005, April 18-22, 2005, Gallagher Estate, Midrand, South Africa 16TH GLOBAL WARMING INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE & EXPO (GWXVI), April 19-21, 2005, New York, NY 24TH INTERNATIONAL POWER SOURCES SYMPOSIUM &...

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DG Energy Solutions Purchases Fairhaven Biomass Power Plant.(DG Energy Solutions LLC)(Fairhaven Power Company Inc)(Brief Article)
April 18, 2005... DG Energy Solutions, LLC recently announced the purchase of the 18-megawatt (MW) Fairhaven biomass plant located near Eureka, CA from Fairhaven Power Company, Inc. DG Energy Solutions said its newly formed subsidiary DG Fairhaven Power...

ACWA, PowerLight, WorldWater Develop New Solar Program.(Association of California Water Agencies)(Brief Article)
April 18, 2005... The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA), PowerLight Corporation and WorldWater & Power Corporation recently announced the signing of a five-year agreement that establishes a renewable power partnership program. Under the...

PECO to Purchase Wind Power for Philadelphia Headquarters.(Brief Article)
April 18, 2005... PECO Energy recently announced an agreement to purchase 2,582 megawatt-hours (MWh) of wind power annually for three years to supply 10 percent of the energy needs for the company's headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. PECO also recently...

Contact Energy to Drill New Geothermal Wells in New Zealand.(Brief Article)
April 18, 2005... New Zealand energy supplier Contact Energy recently announced plans to drill four new geothermal wells at Te Mihi, located northwest of the city of Taupo in the country's Waikato region, adding 18 megawatts (MW) of renewable-based generation...

Cleantech to Host Venture Capital Forum in Paris.(Cleantech Venture Network LLC)(Brief Article)
April 18, 2005... Cleantech Venture Network, LLC will host the Cleantech Venture Forum VII May 17 through 19 at the InterContinental in Paris, France. The event will open with an afternoon workshop focusing on key cleantech concepts and issues, followed by...

NM Governor Signs Clean Energy, Energy Efficiency Bills.(New Mexico)(Brief Article)
April 19, 2005... New Mexico governor Bill Richarson signed into law earlier this month a number of bills promoting clean energy and energy efficiency based on recommendations from several clean energy task forces. "I'm pleased to be able to sign several...

FERC Says License Unnecessary for Verdant Underwater Turbines.(Federal Energy Regulatory Commission)(Brief Article)
April 19, 2005... The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) recently determined that Verdant Power's proposal to test submarine electricity-production turbines to determine their potential impacts on the environment and learn more about the performance of...

Japanese PM Calls for New Energy Policy Supporting Renewables.(Brief Article)
April 19, 2005... Kyodo recently reported that Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has requested that ministers develop a comprehensive post-2010 energy policy that identifies strategies to help shift the country's power supply from fossil- to...

SWERA Identifies Solar, Wind Potential in Developing Nations.(Solar and Wind Energy Resource Assessment)(Brief Article)
April 19, 2005... Reuters reported last week that a new study released by the United Nations' (UN) Solar and Wind Energy Resource Assessment (SWERA), a group of 25 international organizations brought together by the UN to provide information on solar and wind...

NJBPU Solicits Applications for Clean Energy Grants.(New Jersey Board of Public Utilities)(Brief Article)
April 19, 2005... The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities' (NJBPU) Office of Clean Energy recently announced the launch of a solicitation for its 2005 Clean Energy Education and Outreach Grant Program, which will provide $400,000 in supporting funds to state...

FERC Proposes Rules Addressing Wind in Open Access Tariffs.(Federal Energy Regulatory Commission)(Brief Article)
April 20, 2005... The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) recently proposed new rules designed to better accommodate an increased participation of wind energy in wholesale markets. According to FERC, the proposal addressing transmission tariffs...

SunPower to Supply Solar Cells for New SOLON PV System.(SOLON AG photovoltaic module)(Brief Article)
April 20, 2005... Cypress Semiconductor Corporation subsidiary SunPower Corporation and German photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer SOLON AG recently announced a five-year supply agreement for approximately $300 million worth of SunPower's A-300 silicon solar...

SCE to Issue Solicitation for Renewable Power Contracts.(Southern California Edison)(Brief Article)
April 20, 2005... Southern California Edison (SCE) recently announced its intention to conduct its third competitive solicitation in the last three years for additional renewable power contracts. In a first step toward its 2005 renewable request for...

UNDP Strengthens Clean Energy Efforts in Karakalpakstan.(United Nations Development Program)(Brief Article)
April 20, 2005... Uzbekistanian news and information website UzReport.com reported last week that the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has launched the second phase of its "Clean Energy for Rural Communities in Karakalpakstan" project, which was...

NREL Releases New Utility Renewable Power Program Ranking.(National Renewable Energy Laboratory)(Brief Article)
April 20, 2005... The Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) recently announced the release of its annual "Top 10" ranking of leading utility's voluntary green power programs, which allow customers to help support additional...

Starbucks to Purchase Renewable Energy Certificates.(Brief Article)
April 21, 2005... Starbucks Coffee Company recently announced that, as part of its environmental sustainability strategy, the company has committed to purchasing enough renewable wind power, via renewable energy certificates, to match five percent of the energy...

Sustainable Energy, Benmayor to Market Solar Inverters in Spain.(Gabriel Benmayor SA)(Brief Article)
April 21, 2005... Sustainable Energy Technologies, Ltd. recently announced it will partner with Barcelona, Spain-based Gabriel Benmayor SA to manufacture and distribute the company's solar inverters for distribution within Spain and other southern European...

USG Appoints Geothermal Industry Veteran as Advisor.(United States Geothermal, Boise, ID)(Brief Article)
April 21, 2005... Boise, ID-based U.S. Geothermal (USG), a renewable energy company focused on developing geothermal energy resources, recently announced that it has appointed Maurice Richard, president of Marco Power Group, LLC, as a new advisor to the company....

Amatola to Begin Selling Renewables Over South African Grid.(Amatola Green Power)(Department of Minerals and Energy)(Brief Article)
April 21, 2005... Reuters recently reported that newly formed Amatola Green Power will soon begin supplying 40 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of renewable electricity for trading over the South African national grid. According to Reuters, South African Department of...

Ontario to Issue RFP For 1,000 MW of Renewable Power.
April 21, 2005... The Ontario Ministry of Energy recently announced it will release a request for proposals (RFP) tomorrow for up to 1,000 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy. The government's RFP calls for wind, water, solar, biomass and landfill gas...

Pacific Hydro Recommends IFM Cash Per Share Takeover Offer.(contracts of Industry Funds Management)(Brief Article)
April 22, 2005... Australian renewable energy company Pacific Hydro, Ltd. recently announced it has entered into a deed of understanding with the company's largest shareholder -- Industry Funds Management (IFM) -- under which IFM will make an off-market takeover...